Can i get a get a job in a cafe at the age of 14..?
There’s no specific rule which prevents you getting a job in a caf but people who prepare and serve food need to hold a food hygiene certificate. So you’d be limited to clearing tables and washing up. However, your real problem in getting a job relates to the laws on employing young people. No employer is allowed to give you a job without a permit from your local education authority. You’re also not allowed to work for more than 2 hours per day, except on Saturdays (and on weekdays during school holidays) when you can work for up to 5 hours in a day. (Most employers aren’t interested in taking on staff who can only work for a few hours at a time). There are further rules, relating to the times you can work. See here for all the details: http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/ParentsRig hts/DG_4002945 Most big firms won’t take on young people because their insurance doesn’t cover them. So your best chance of getting a job is with individual local employers. Market traders will sometimes em
